Origin
Lisbon, ME
Late night in Lisbon on Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisbon, ME to Howes Corner, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, ME
Bob Jenkin
Trip Overview
The drive from Lisbon, ME to Howes Corner, ME covers 27.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Auburn Road, Lisbon Street, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Auburn Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 196 / Lisbon Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lisbon, ME to Howes Corner, ME is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 196 / Lisbon Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Turner Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 196 / Lisbon Street
Turn left onto ME 196 / Lisbon Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Turner Street
Turn right onto Turner Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME:219 / Howes Corner Road
Turn right onto ME:219 / Howes Corner Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
North Parish Road
Turn right onto North Parish Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Lisbon Street | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Howes Corner Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, ME and Howes Corner, ME.
1
Start on Village Street
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
Village Street
2
Turn left onto ME 196
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Lisbon Street
3
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Court Street
5
Turn right onto Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Turner Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
8
Continue on ME 4
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Auburn Road
9
Turn right onto ME:219
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Howes Corner Road
10
Turn right onto North Parish Road
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Parish Road
11
Arrive at destination
North Parish Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Howes Corner, ME
Late night in Howes Corner on Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lisbon, ME to Howes Corner, ME covers 27.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Auburn Road, Lisbon Street, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Lisbon, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lisbon, ME to Howes Corner, ME is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 196 / Lisbon Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Turner Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lisbon, ME to Howes Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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